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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Fuel quality conditions include: Ethanol used for E15 must meet ASTM International D4806-10. Earlier post.). The Reid Vapor Pressure for E15 is limited to 9.0

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Shell, Gordon Murray and Osamu Goto to develop new ultra-compact ICE city car

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Shell, in collaboration with Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine (ICE). Gordon Murray Design was established in 2007 to develop an innovative manufacturing technology trademarked iStream.

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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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On 13 October 2010, EPA had approved a waiver allowing the use of E15 for MY 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. In terms of fuel quality, ethanol used for E15 must meet ASTM International D4806-10, and the Reid Vapor Pressure for E15 is limited to 9.0 The waiver applies to fuel that contains up to 15% ethanol (E15). Earlier post.)

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Auto Industry Backs Additional Funding for Research into Impacts of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) sent a letter to US House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriators in support of additional funding to complete research into the impacts of mid-level blends of ethanol. Source: Joint IEPR/TC workshop. Click to enlarge.

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Top BLDC Motor Manufacturers in India

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com is powered by highly enthusiastic and dedicated team of international professionals. Designed in accordance with the international quality standards, these are available at the most competitive prices. ARROW TECHNOLOGIES DESIGNER, DEVELOPER OF MOTION CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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Study of In-use Vehicle Activity and Emissions in Tianjin, China Yields Fleet and Emissions Profiles, Policy Implications

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From 1990 to 2007, the total number of registered civil-use vehicles in China grew from 5.5 million to 57 million (not including motorcycles). Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, October 2008. The speed also decreased around noon and in the early evenings.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) created the California Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. In 2007 the company developed Mission One, a high performance electric motorcycle. Earlier post.)